Pope Francis Latest News
These are the latest news about Pope Francis, the Vatican, and the Catholic Church, provided by the Vatican staff of Catholic News Agency, a service of EWTN News.
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Pope marks feast of St Ignatius by lunching with brother Jesuits
To mark Monday's feast of St. Ignatius of Loyola, founder of the Society of Jesus, Pope Francis as usual visited... Read more
When we seek Christ, we gain much more than we lose, Francis says
On Sunday, Pope Francis said that when we seek out Christ, sacrificing everything in the process, in the end we... Read more
Who are the martyrs Pope Francis will beatify in Colombia?
During his six-day visit to Colombia in September, Pope Francis will beatify martyrs Bishop Jesús Emilio Jaramillo Monsalve and Fr.... Read more
Francis prays for Charlie Gard, as his parents end legal battle
After a US neurologist determined that an experimental therapy could no longer potentially be of aid to a British baby... Read more
This boy invited Pope Francis on a pilgrimage – and here's how he responded
Nine-year-old Andrea is an Italian boy who joined 130 children last month for a “Pilgrimage of Joy” to the Marian... Read more
Pope: the choice between good, evil is one we all have to make
On Sunday Pope Francis said good and evil are often entwined, and that as sinners, we can't label any one... Read more
In latest appointments, Pope names new members of Roman Rota
Fr. Pierangelo Pietracatella and Fr. Hans-Peter Fischer are the newest members of the Roman Rota, and mark the latest in... Read more
Pope phones trash man who lost legs in accident
Maximiliano Acuña is a garbage collector in Buenos Aires who earlier this year was injured in a serious accident that... Read more
Jesus not only sows the seed, he’ll pull the thorns, Pope Francis says
On Sunday, Pope Francis said that in the parable of the seed and the sower Jesus invites us to reclaim... Read more
Pope: Caring for creation means caring for your brother and sister
Pope Francis on Friday sent a message to an international congress on care for our common home in the context... Read more
In Ukraine, Cardinal Sandri says there's hope for the future
Shortly after Pope Francis donated money to help those suffering from Ukraine's ongoing conflict, Cardinal Leonardo Sandri arrived in the... Read more
Despite Melinda Gates' wishes, the Pope can't change Church teaching
Pope Francis cannot change Church teaching on contraception, despite the hopes of Melinda Gates. Read more
Pope calls catechists to be joyful, creative witnesses of Christ
In a message sent to catechists from all over the world, Pope Francis stressed the need to not only make... Read more
Cardinal Müller refutes claims about conversation with Pope
Cardinal Gerhard Müller has strenuously denied media reports alleging Pope Francis asked the German prelate five pointed questions before informing... Read more
Pope Francis creates new path to beatification under ‘offering of life’
On Tuesday Pope Francis declared a new category of Christian life suitable for consideration of beatification called “offering of life”... Read more
Vatican calls on bishops to prevent Eucharistic abuse in their dioceses
In a new letter to bishops, the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments denounced abuses against... Read more
The art Pope Francis loves
What is Pope Francis’ idea of art? Read more
Pope Francis to G20 Summit: With great power comes great responsibility
Pope Francis sent a message to leaders of the world's economy gathered for the G20 summit in Hamburg, Germany, reminding... Read more
Vatican says it has worked to resolve past issues at Pope's hospital
A Vatican official confirmed yesterday that Bambino Gesu hospital has had past problems that the Vatican has worked to resolve. Read more
Pope dedicates July to praying for those distant from the faith
In his prayer video for the month of July, Pope Francis has asked Christians to join him in praying for... Read more
